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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 and 4MATIC SUV X253 (Automatic / 9 Gears) 4×4 [2019-2022]

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Overview

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 and 4MATIC SUV X253 (Automatic / 9 Gears) 4×4 [2019-2022]

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 e 4MATIC, offered in Europe from November 2019 to mid-2022 (Phase-II), is a plug-in hybrid petrol (PHEV) model of the 5-door SUV/crossover with permanent 4×4 (4Matic) traction. This variant is noted for sporty performance and massive torque, including a 1991 cm3 Line 4 petrol engine (Daimler-Benz M274 DE20) with turbocharger and electric motor. The total combined power is 320 hp / 315 hp / 235 kW at 5500 rpm and 700 Nm of torque at 1200 rpm. Combined with a 9-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 9G-TRONIC) , it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 244 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is 8.3 L/100km . The car has a length of 4658 mm , a width of 1890 mm, a height of 1644 mm and weighs 1955 kg , with a fuel tank of 50 liters.

Model:X253 GLC 300 e 4MATIC SUV
Production year:2021
Transmission:Automatic 9 speed
Starting price:€39,900
Engine size:2.0 L
Max torque:700 Nm
Cylinders alignment:Line 4
Charge system:Gasoline/Hybrid with turbocharger
Displacement:1991 cm3
Max power:320 PS / 315 hp / 235 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline/Electric (PHEV)
Fuel consumption:8.3 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:5.4-6.5 L/100km
City:11.2-13.4 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 6d-ISC-FCM
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:3.9 s
0-100 km/h:5.6 s
0-160 km/h:14.7 s
0-200 km/h:26.9 s
Top speed:244 km/h
Curb weight:1955 kg
Gross weight:2615 kg
Length:4658 mm
Width:1890 mm
Height:1644 mm
Fuel capacity:50 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
80%
Safety
90%
Performance
95%
Driveability
90%
Durability
70%
Maintenance
50%
Design
85%
Summary

The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 e 4MATIC (2021) is rated for explosive performance (5.6s 0-100 km/h) and massive torque (700 Nm) of the Plug-in Hybrid system. It offers high fuel efficiency (8.3 L/100km), high internal quality (Phase-II with MBUX) and 4x4 traction. The main downsides are the very high maintenance cost of the hybrid system, the heavy weight (1955 kg), the reduced luggage due to the battery, and the common problems reported with the GLC X253 models, such as 9G-TRONIC transmission shocks at low speeds, premature brake-pedal wear and engine valve defects (reported in NHTSA complaints, source 2.4).

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